On this day, Oct. 27, in 1871, William M. “Boss” Tweed, Democratic leader of Tammany Hall, was arrested after the New York Times exposed his corruption. Boss Tweed, a commissioner of public works who ...
From five points to Frank Leslie's -- Early work and training -- Travel to Europe and Sallie -- Compromise with the South -- Falling in love with Grant -- Tweed --The campaign of 1872 -- Redpath and ...